Greek tanker operator Dynacom has expanded its fleet renewal strategy by ordering four additional very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from China’s Hengli Heavy Industries.
The vessels, each with a capacity of 300,000 deadweight tons, represent Dynacom’s second VLCC order placed at the yard this year.
With this latest contract, Dynacom’s total VLCC orders at Hengli now stand at 16 vessels, an unusually large commitment between a single shipowner and a single shipyard.
Hengli Heavy Industry described the order as evidence of the deepening partnership between the two companies, highlighting its role as Dynacom’s core shipbuilding partner for long-term fleet development.
Dynacom, controlled by Greek shipping magnate George Procopiou, is one of the largest privately owned tanker operators in the world, known for maintaining high operational standards and a sizeable global fleet.
Since the beginning of its collaboration with Hengli, Dynacom has progressively expanded its newbuilding programme—from initial exploratory orders to larger series contracts.
Meanwhile, Hengli Heavy Industry has built a substantial order backlog, with its shipbuilding capacity fully booked through 2030.
